Operations Associate Life Sciences

Move the world with us! 

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!  

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder! 

• Working within the Life Science Division as operational expert. 
• Fulfilling client requirements and expectations in regard to WHO GDP legislation (latest version). 

• Dealing with Customer enquiries 
• Preparing spot quotations and obtaining rates 
• Receive and review orders as per customer requirements as per AITs GDP Policy assuring product safety 
• Shipment preparation and transaction as per current and valid Policies, Processes and Guidelines (see QMS) 
• Immediate Non-Conformity handling assuring product safety and customer satisfaction 
• Documentation compliance as per required international conventions e.g. Air, Road, Ocean and or Customs formalities 
• Shipment invoicing within given timelines and document distribution 
• Check and accept incoming invoices and charges 
• Finalize shipment accounting and file closure 
• Ensure that within the country all internal and external customer reports/ analysis/ information are performed / established (according to valid SOPs and/ or to internal guidelines) 
• Coordinate area performance issues resolution 
• Coordinate/ address specific customer requirements within AIT Operations as per valid Policies 
• Support resolution of local NCR’s, complaints, claims 

• Good experience in the transportation and/or supply chain solutions ideally in the Pharmaceutical sector 
• Demonstrated work experience in process implementation, customer service and logistics preferably in/for the Life science sector.  
• Expertise in GDP related quality assurance 
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
• Fluent oral and written in CZE and English is a must.
• Additional (major) European languages would be an asset

Other Competencies:

• Good experience in the transportation and/or supply chain solutions ideally in the Pharmaceutical sector 
• Demonstrated work experience in process implementation, customer service and logistics preferably in/for the Life science sector.  
• Expertise in GDP related quality assurance 
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.  

Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.